Indians' Pitching Masterful in 1-0 Win
August 31, 2011 - Carolina League (CarL1)
Kinston Indians News Release
In the final home series of the season for the K-Tribe, Kinston continued to wow fans with late drama in a 1-0 Wednesday night victory over the Frederick Keys.
In yet another pitcher's duel, the deciding run did not come against either starter. Kinston's Mike Rayl outlasted Keys starter Ryan Berry. Rayl turned in his best outing in the Carolina League so far, with seven shutout innings. The K-Tribe lefty departed with no score after scattering five hits and striking out four over seven innings. Rayl walked just one. He did benefit from stellar defense behind him.
In the third inning, Frederick had runners at the corners with no outs. Keys designated hitter Michael Rooney popped a ball to left center field. Tyler Holt ranged to his right, made the catch and fired home to get Brian Ward at home, trying to tag and score from third.
Holt also robbed Jonathan Schoop to start the fourth inning. Scope lined a ball to shallow center field where Tyler Holt charged in and dove to rob Schoop on the sinking liner.
The Indians lone run came in the eighth. Bo Greenwell, who had been hitless since coming off the disabled list Tuesday, played hero this time. Greenwell laced a two out double to right field which scored Jordan Casas from first.
Preston Guilmet entered in the ninth and worked a 1-2-3 inning for his 34th save in 35 tries. Guilmet struck out two and leads all active Carolina League closers by 16 saves.
With a series split already in hand, the K-Tribe will try to lock down a series victory Thursday night. Thursday's tilt with the Keys will be the penultimate game at home for the Indians. A retro style "throwback" jersey will be given away to the first 1000 fans through the gates. First pitch is set for 6:30 pm.
In the final home series of the season for the K-Tribe, Kinston continued to wow fans with late drama in a 1-0 Wednesday night victory over the Frederick Keys.
In yet another pitcher's duel, the deciding run did not come against either starter. Kinston's Mike Rayl outlasted Keys starter Ryan Berry. Rayl turned in his best outing in the Carolina League so far, with seven shutout innings. The K-Tribe lefty departed with no score after scattering five hits and striking out four over seven innings. Rayl walked just one. He did benefit from stellar defense behind him.
In the third inning, Frederick had runners at the corners with no outs. Keys designated hitter Michael Rooney popped a ball to left center field. Tyler Holt ranged to his right, made the catch and fired home to get Brian Ward at home, trying to tag and score from third.
Holt also robbed Jonathan Schoop to start the fourth inning. Scope lined a ball to shallow center field where Tyler Holt charged in and dove to rob Schoop on the sinking liner.
The Indians lone run came in the eighth. Bo Greenwell, who had been hitless since coming off the disabled list Tuesday, played hero this time. Greenwell laced a two out double to right field which scored Jordan Casas from first.
Preston Guilmet entered in the ninth and worked a 1-2-3 inning for his 34th save in 35 tries. Guilmet struck out two and leads all active Carolina League closers by 16 saves.
With a series split already in hand, the K-Tribe will try to lock down a series victory Thursday night. Thursday's tilt with the Keys will be the penultimate game at home for the Indians. A retro style "throwback" jersey will be given away to the first 1000 fans through the gates. First pitch is set for 6:30 pm.
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